Sean Carlson appears in the following:
New York City's Haitian Community Shocked, But Not Saddened, By The Death Of Haitian President
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Jovenel Moïse was assassinated amid mass protests calling for his resignation.
Immigration Courts In New York Now Open In-Person
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
During the past year, remote hearings took place but only for people who were being held in jail. Now, non-detained people can have their day in immigration court.
Weekly Music Roundup: Rival Consoles, Laura Mvula, The Go! Team
Monday, July 05, 2021
New Sounds
The British are coming (again) in The Go! Team, Laura Mvula, and Rival Consoles, supergroup Big Red Machine reconvenes, and a new (old) kind of Latin music from John Linnell.
Under The Radar: Opposition To A COVID-19 Monument; Bobby Bonilla Day 2021; The Importance Of Shade Trees; NYC's Homecoming Concert
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Catching up on some stories from a busy week.
Why Delta Is The 'Variant Of The Future' Come Early
Monday, June 28, 2021
The delta variant is another exhausting twist in a pandemic defined by them.
Weekly Music Roundup: Caroline Shaw and So Percussion, Helado Negro
Monday, June 28, 2021
New Sounds
This week, new music from composer and vocalist Caroline Shaw with So Percussion, Toronto rapper Shad, and American musician Helado Negro; also RIP Jon Hassell and Frederic Rzewski.
New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Record High Budget For The 2021 Fiscal Year
Friday, June 25, 2021
The budget -- clocking in at more than $46 billion in spending -- represents a dramatic turnaround from last year.
Takeaways From The City Council Primary Results
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The New York City Council is poised to see a mix of new and veteran members assume power in 2022.
Weekly Music Roundup: Amythyst Kiah, Shungudzo, Yves Tumor
Monday, June 21, 2021
New Sounds
Tennessee-based songwriter Amythyst Kiah's bluesy-Americana, new music band Wild Up records the outsider art of Julius Eastman, a glam-dance track by Yves Tumor, and Shungudzo's debut.
She Spent Years Trying To Spread The Word About Juneteenth. Now, She's Concerned The Holiday Could Lose Its Meaning.
Friday, June 18, 2021
The founder of Juneteenth NYC discusses her mixed feelings about it becoming a federal holiday, and the need for more celebrations of Black culture.
What Should Museums Look Like In An Age Of Protest?
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A new book by the former president and executive director of the Queens Museum examines the history of cultural institutions and how they chould change for the better.
Weekly Music Roundup: Hiatus Kaiyote, Pom Pom Squad, Jake Shears
Monday, June 14, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Polo G taps Nicki Minaj for a duet; Pom Pom Squad offers mid-century garage-noir; Arab Strap's remix allegory; and Haitus Kaiyote drops a slinky wondercore song about sex.
New York Legislature Targets Parole System To Reduce The Prison Population
Friday, June 11, 2021
The law is waiting for Governor Cuomo's signature.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Gives Open House Amid Questions About His Residency
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
A recent report in Politico raised questions about where Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams lived, and whether he was using public space for private use.
Weekly Music Roundup: The Mountain Goats, Japanese Breakfast, Spellling
Monday, June 07, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Japanese Breakfast and Joy Oladokun fight for happiness; the Mountain Goats fight for their lives; plus new releases from Prince, Spellling, and Public Service Broadcasting.
24 Minutes In Mott Haven
Friday, June 04, 2021
Protesters, witnesses, journalists, and others remember the NYPD's violent raid on a protest in the South Bronx on June 4, 2020.
Tips For Post-Pandemic Dating in New York City
Friday, June 04, 2021
Summer is starting, the city is reopening, and many people are ready to make up for lost dating time.
Andrew Yang Is Betting On A People’s Bank To Help Struggling Low-Income New Yorkers
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Andrew Yang wants to help generate small business growth through the creation of a “People’s Bank of New York."
What To Watch For In The Second Democratic Primary Debate For New York City Mayor
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
It will be the first time the eight leading candidates face off for an in-person debate.
Mayoral Candidates Are Vying For The “Sleeping Giant” Latino Vote
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
New York City candidates for mayor are competing aggressively for the often fractured Latino vote.
